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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    The Harry Potter universe still can’t translate its gay subtext to text. It’s a problem.The Harry Potter universe still can’t translate its gay subtext to text. It’s a problem.
    Culture

    It’s 2016, and the Harry Potter fandom has evolved. Why hasn’t the HP universe evolved with it?

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    YouTube’s “ad-friendly” content policy may push one of its biggest stars off the websiteYouTube’s “ad-friendly” content policy may push one of its biggest stars off the website
    Culture

    Phil DeFranco is one of YouTube’s most prominent stars. So why is YouTube removing ads from his account?

    By Aja Romano
    September’s best streaming options on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO
    Culture

    Netflix has sharks devouring people, while HBO finally streams an all-time classic TV series.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 2 more
    Culture
    Don’t Breathe is one of the year’s best horror films. It’s an even better social allegory.Don’t Breathe is one of the year’s best horror films. It’s an even better social allegory.
    Culture

    Welcome to a nonstop, breath-stealing cataclysm of social decay.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The BBC test card: inside a cult YouTube obsessionThe BBC test card: inside a cult YouTube obsession
    Culture

    The iconic TV cards are a relic of the past — except on YouTube, where a handful of fans keep the nostalgia playing all day long.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    The Leslie Jones hack is the flashpoint of the alt-right’s escalating culture warThe Leslie Jones hack is the flashpoint of the alt-right’s escalating culture war
    Culture

    Breitbart, WikiLeaks, Donald Trump, and Ghostbusters: The attack on Jones unites them all.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    A history of sorority shaming on the internet, from recruitment videos to selfiesA history of sorority shaming on the internet, from recruitment videos to selfies
    Culture

    It’s fall, and you know what that means — more mockery of women bonding with other women.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Kubo and the Two Strings is a gorgeous homage to Kurosawa and the power of storiesKubo and the Two Strings is a gorgeous homage to Kurosawa and the power of stories
    Culture

    With its latest feature film, the animation studio Laika reaches a new level of excellence.

    By Aja Romano
    Stranger Things fan art is a gorgeous realm of ‘80s aesthetics and character tributes
    Culture

    Stranger Things fans are churning out incredible art of everything from the Demogorgon to Barb.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    This feminist’s most famous quote has been sold across the web. She hasn’t seen a cent.This feminist’s most famous quote has been sold across the web. She hasn’t seen a cent.
    Culture

    Can anyone stop the internet’s capitalist spread of Flavia Dzodan’s inherently anti-capitalist quote?

    By Aja Romano

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